Morning Report for Tuesday 11 October 2016

8:55 AM.A study by University of Glasgow researchers suggests multiple concussions suffered by rugby players do not result in major brain problems later in life. However NZ Rugby is treating the findings with… Read more Audio

8:52 AM.A volunteer firefighter who was driving a Fire Service support vehicle that crashed into a car, injuring the driver, has gone in trial in the Wellington District Court. Audio

8:48 AM.Nearly 1,000 budget advisers will finally begin finding out today if they still have a job at the end of the month. Audio

8:39 AM.The former mayor of New Plymouth, Andrew Judd, who became a champion of Maori interests in the area, says local election disappointing for Maori representation. Audio

8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:28 AM.The Unite Union is celebrating a victory for its members at fast food company Restaurant Brands but the union is still battling for similar concessions from McDonalds and Burger King. Audio

8:23 AM.The former trade minister, Tim Groser, says the United States risks letting China write the trade rules of the 21st century if it walks away from the Trans Pacific Partnership. Audio

8:10 AM.We talk to Republican commentators Lenny McAllister and John Phillips and the Democratic strategist, Mary Anne Marsh about the second presidential debate. Audio

8:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:56 AM.New Zealand has come top of 15 countries in the Asia Pacific region for assisting people with mental illness integrate successfully into communities. Audio

7:50 AM.The Brisbane Supreme Court hears a recording made of the date between Gable Tostee and New Zealander Warriena Wright just before Ms Wright fell to her death off Tostee's balcony. Audio

7:33 AM.The Unite Union is celebrating a victory for its members working for fast food company Restaurant Brands. For the company, it's a win win. "If staff are happy and engaged with the employer, they are… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.The ructions in the Republican party continue as the highest ranking Republican in the US House of Representatives, Paul Ryan, is no longer going to campaign for Donald Trump and is no longer going to… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

6:59 AM.Michael Hill International's first quarter sales are up nearly 7 percent. Audio

6:58 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

6:56 AM.The listed pre-school operator, Evolve Education Group, says it will keep shopping in the new year and is on track to buy up to 20 centres a year for the forseeable future. Audio

6:54 AM.The cost of renovating Queenstown's famous gondola has ballooned to 100 million dollars. Audio

6:52 AM.ANZ believes inflation has hit rock bottom and is on the way up from here on in. Audio

6:51 AM.The chances of the United States passing the TPP trade deal this year should not be written off, despite signs it's all but dead. Audio

6:49 AM.Hellaby Holdings shareholders appear to support the company's efforts to resist a surprise takeover bid by its Australian car parts competitor, Bapcor. Audio

6:39 AM.As Phil Goff leaves Parliament to take up the Auckland Mayoralty reins, the jostling for his Mount Roskill seat begins. Audio

6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:20 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

6:16 AM.The Government could shake up the way big ticket water projects are handled by councils. Audio

6:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

6:00 AM.Republican ructions continue in wake of second debate, 'Dark, bitter and vicious' - the verdict on second debate, Family of prisoner assaulted in Mt Eden breaks silence, Relief as passengers arrive… Read more Audio